Overview

• The first measles case was identified in Sussex on June 22 after a traveler arrived from another province
• At least 10 percent of children in New Brunswick are not fully vaccinated against measles, leaving communities vulnerable
• Dr. Kimberley Barker warned that mild cases may go unreported as some infected individuals stay home without seeking care
• Public Health New Brunswick has intensified exposure tracking and contact tracing across Sussex and surrounding areas
• Provincial outbreaks in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia underscore the risk of losing measles elimination status without renewed vaccination efforts